Calendar of Events

July 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 7, 14
Bayventures Summer 2013
New Extended Program Hours! Pre-care and After-care available. Regular camp hours are from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Pre-care will be supervised activities in the Discovery Center from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM. After-care will be an extension of the Bayventures program called, Let’s G.O.! (Let’s Get Outside) on the grounds of the Discovery Center from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Bayventure programs are held on Wednesdays. Sign up for one or all six of the “Super Summer Series!”

This program is for children entering grades 1-6 in the fall of 2013. Please have children bring a lunch, a change of clothes and a towel. Call (603) 778-0015 or email beth.heckman@wildlife.nh.gov to register. Each Bayventure program is $35 (or $200 for all 6 programs) for Great Bay Stewards members and $40 ($240 for all 6 programs) for non-members. There is a $5/sibling/day discount for the normal program hours. Pre-care is $5/day. After-care is $10/day. The camper to staff ratio is a maximum of 7:1. Inquire about how to become a Stewards member to get children’s program and other discounts. Make checks payable to GREAT BAY STEWARDS and send to ATTN: Beth, Great Bay Discovery Center, 89 Depot Road, Greenland, NH 03840.

July 10 - Scales & Tails
Did you know there are 39 species of reptiles and amphibians in New Hampshire? We will spend the day learning about these fascinating creatures and what they need to survive. Special guests of the not-so-furry kind from the Massabesic Audubon Center will be on hand to help us with our discoveries. Make a “toad abode” to take home.

July 17 - Wild Edibles
Learn local wild edible plants with “Botany Beth” by your side. What can be tasted around our yards and what should be left alone? Help prepare some tasty snacks with locally gathered flora. Make blueberry jam to take home.

July 24 - Sharks in the Estuary?
Not in Great Bay, but in most other estuaries around the world, sharks can thrive. Let’s discover important clues that help us to understand how a shark hunts, what it eats and the role it can play in an estuarine ecosystem. Make a shark pillow to take home.

July 31 - Mystery on Great Bay
Join us for a day of mystery indoor and outdoor games and activities. If you like surprises, or even if you don’t, you will be sure to have a super day near Great Bay! Make a mystery craft to take home.

August 7 - Incredible Insects
Insects are everywhere! Join us in discovering terrestrial and aquatic insects that live around Great Bay. We will view insects that we find under our video microscope. Sure to be cool! Make a “glow-in-the-dark” firefly to take home.

August 14 - Sweet Trail Trek
Grab your lunch, backpack and water bottle and join us for an adventure on the 4-mile Sweet Trail that starts near the Great Bay in Newmarket and ends in Durham. We will search for signs of local wildlife, complete a scavenger hunt and play games along the way. Note: This is an off-site, all-day adventure. There will not be pre-care or after-care for this program. Drop off will be at 9:30 AM at beginning of trail. Pick-up will be at 3:30 PM at end of trail. Directions for drop-off and pick-up will be provided at registration.

July 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15
Once Upon an Estuary
A summer program for 2-5 year olds on Thursdays from 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM. The cost is $2 per child. Children,
with an adult, are invited to come listen to a story, play games and make a craft. Most activities will be outside,
so please come dressed ready to play and have some fun! Children may be registered for two programs at a time.
Featured stories are listed below.

July 11 -“Box Turtle at Long Pond” by William T. George

July 18 - “Pie in the Sky” by Lois Ehlert

July 25 - “The Snail and the Whale” by Julia Donaldson

August 1 - “Crab Moon” by Ruth Horowitz

August 8 - “Are you a Ladybug?” by Judy Allen& Tudor Humphries

August 15 - “All Around Me I See” by Laya Steinberg

June 26, July 17, 31, Aug 14, 28
BayViews
BayViews is a free summer program series held in the Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM. No registration is required, and light refreshments are served. Donations gladly accepted for all programs.

June 26 - NH Turtles, A Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Perspective
Featuring live, state-threatened animals, NH state licensed rehabilitator Chris Bogard will talk about life history traits threats facing these ancient creatures, and her work as a rehabilitator.

July 17 - Wild Edibles
Russ Cohen and his wife Ellen have hosted eight “Harvest Parties” for which they prepared several dozen dishes (appetizers, soups, salads, main courses, desserts, condiments, and hot and cold beverages), utilizing wild ingredients they foraged for themselves! Learn how!

July 31 - An Exploration of Summertime Wildlife
A popular presentation, this family program features live animal ambassadors from the York, ME, Center for Wildlife!

August 14 - NH Mushroom Company
Learn how to grow your own mushrooms from our state’s premier mushroom grower! The possibilities are endless!

August 28 - Birds, Bats & Butterflies: Keeping Common Wildlife Common
NH Coverts Project and ‘Speaking for Wildlife’ volunteer Jean Eno will highlight wildlife species commonly seen in NH. Learn how diverse habitats in our state support species such as American woodcock, painted turtle, pileated woodpecker, wood frogs, little brown bats and other captivating creatures.